Whyjoin?
SEIU Local 503, OPEU
Through our union, great
things have happened.
Our union encourages input
and hands-on involvement.
Beverly Mackey, Lincoln City
66 As you join SEIU Local 503,
you gain an organization that is
supported by expert leadership
who are developed from within
the membership and enhanced
by dedicated staff. This team has
enriched member lives by fighting
hard for better wages, health insurance, vacation
days, training and many other benefits. We are
encouraged to participate and our leaders really
listen and understand the challenges of our work.
Together we are a force that improves our work
and the life of the people we care for. 99
Kay Foster, Umatilla
661 had a bad experience with
another union because they
didn't give me a chance to be
"hands-on" and with SEIU I'm
encouraged to be "hands-on"
and have input into where my
union dues go. And you get to
meet interesting and wonderful people. Join us
and let's join hands to help each other.99
Joining our union was a
great decision to make.
Sarah Hill, Eugene
66 Being a union member has
given me the opportunity to
have a voice in making decisions
within our union. I'm proud of
what we've accomplished to
protect services for our clients
and to advocate for a higher
standard of living AND respect for ourselves.
I'm so happy I joined the union! Make your
voice heard. Join today.99
What Homecare workers
have won since becoming
union:
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Regular Pay Increases
Health Care Coverage
Vision and Dental Benefits
Workers Compensation
Coverage
Paid Time Off
A Homecare Training Program
A Homecare Registry
Funding For Our Clients
Our union helps break down
language barriers.
Together we have the power
to change lives.
Liliya Vigovskiy, Portland
66 As Russian homecare workers,
it is important to know what
our rights are. Language
barriers often make it more
difficult for us to make sure
those rights are being honored.
Joining the union has helped us
to understand those rights and
to stand up for them.99
Pam Tollefson, Roseburg
66 When I became a member
and got involved with our union,
I had no idea how much it would
improve my life. In addition to
gaining a support group of
co-workers, we also bargained
for better pay and health
insurance. SEIU staff have been great at empowering
us to solve work issues quickly. Together we have
the power to change lives; the people we care for
and our own.99
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